American Rhythm Syllabus – Bronze Bolero | Donald Johnson

Build a strong foundation in American Rhythm Bolero with Donald Johnson & Kasia Kozak in the American Rhythm Syllabus – Bronze Bolero.

Designed for Bronze / Beginning–Intermediate dancers, this comprehensive approximately 145-minute instructional program introduces the essential figures and combinations needed to develop a solid understanding of Bolero.

The syllabus begins with the Basic and Turning Basic, then progresses through important partnerwork such as Open Break and Underarm Turn, Underarm Pass, Left Side Pass, and Crossover Break. The second section introduces more expressive and challenging material, including Circular Walks, Romantic Sways, Spot Turns, and Hip Twist and Spin.

Demonstrations after each group of figures help dancers see how the individual elements connect in practical dancing. A valuable training resource for students and instructors looking to develop stronger Bolero fundamentals, partnerwork, coordination, and movement quality.

Contents

Figures 1–5

1A. Basic
1B. Turning Basic
2. Open Break and Underarm Turn
3. Underarm Pass
4. Left Side Pass
5. Crossover Break

Demonstration – Figures 1–5

Figures 6–10

6. Check and Circular Walk
7. Romantic Sways
8. Checked Underarm Pass
9. Spot Turn Combination
10. Hip Twist and Spin

Demonstration – Figures 6–10